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ronuser · 07-30-2013, 06:48 AM

....I can not figure out a fast way how to get the back (of camera) buttons like flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. I mean, if you use the focus (AF active) diodes with those buttons, how to you get them to do what they were designed by default to do? The best I can figure is hitting the info button and changing the focus to AF auto (11 point) then going back to the back buttons to get those flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. This make sense? If someone is reading this and understands what I'm saying can they please comment? Thank you. Foto Ron in VA.

thedollarbill · 07-30-2013, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by ronuser

....I can not figure out a fast way how to get the back (of camera) buttons like flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. I mean, if you use the focus (AF active) diodes with those buttons, how to you get them to do what they were designed by default to do? The best I can figure is hitting the info button and changing the focus to AF auto (11 point) then going back to the back buttons to get those flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. This make sense? If someone is reading this and understands what I'm saying can they please comment? Thank you. Foto Ron in VA.

I understand what you are getting there. Unfortunately I don't have a K-30, but from what I know of, I'm pretty sure you have to go back out of select focus mode. It'd probably be a better idea of getting the settings done first then selecting the points. I could be wrong on that, but that's as far as I know.

-Steve

strahl · 07-30-2013, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes?

thedollarbill · 07-30-2013, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by strahl

What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes?

Just tried on my K-5. Didn't know that before! It works!

thanks man.

-Steve

ronuser · 07-30-2013, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by strahl

What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes?

Yes OK this works pretty well, not sure how I missed this. Thanks!

ronuser · 07-30-2013, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by thedollarbill

I understand what you are getting there. Unfortunately I don't have a K-30, but from what I know of, I'm pretty sure you have to go back out of select focus mode. It'd probably be a better idea of getting the settings done first then selecting the points. I could be wrong on that, but that's as far as I know.

-Steve

So...apparently, holding the "OK" middle button toggles back to the back button/s mode/s. Make your switch, hit OK again. It might take a little bit to get used to but it works relatively faster than changing the focus modes with the info button.

Kendigitize · 07-30-2013, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the info. Now I can start using select mode! I was trying to figure that out too.

SteveB · 07-30-2013, 10:53 AM

OK button for 1 sec or reprogram the Raw/Fx button to toggle instantly.

**JimJohnson** · 08-01-2013, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by SteveB

OK button for 1 sec or reprogram the Raw/Fx button to toggle instantly.

Yep. Whatever floats your boat. Since I always store a RAW image, I use my RAW/Fx as a depth of field preview button.

While I use the center point for focus in many of my shots with slight recomposition, select focus is great when DOF is an issue.

kodai84 · 08-21-2013, 06:38 PM

Great info, but isn't it quicker & easier to just use the center-point and recompose slightly?

Kendigitize · 08-21-2013, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by kodai84

Great info, but isn't it quicker & easier to just use the center-point and recompose slightly?

Some times, but not if you're using a tripod with the camera fixed on the compostion you want.

07-30-2013, 06:48 AM	#1
ronuser Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 32	In the spot focus mode..... ....I can not figure out a fast way how to get the back (of camera) buttons like flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. I mean, if you use the focus (AF active) diodes with those buttons, how to you get them to do what they were designed by default to do? The best I can figure is hitting the info button and changing the focus to AF auto (11 point) then going back to the back buttons to get those flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. This make sense? If someone is reading this and understands what I'm saying can they please comment? Thank you. Foto Ron in VA.

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07-30-2013, 06:53 AM	#2
thedollarbill Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 48	Originally posted by ronuser ....I can not figure out a fast way how to get the back (of camera) buttons like flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. I mean, if you use the focus (AF active) diodes with those buttons, how to you get them to do what they were designed by default to do? The best I can figure is hitting the info button and changing the focus to AF auto (11 point) then going back to the back buttons to get those flash/ISO/timer/White Balance to work. This make sense? If someone is reading this and understands what I'm saying can they please comment? Thank you. Foto Ron in VA. I understand what you are getting there. Unfortunately I don't have a K-30, but from what I know of, I'm pretty sure you have to go back out of select focus mode. It'd probably be a better idea of getting the settings done first then selecting the points. I could be wrong on that, but that's as far as I know. -Steve

07-30-2013, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#3
strahl New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 9	What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes?

07-30-2013, 07:20 AM	#4
thedollarbill Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 48	Originally posted by strahl What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes? Just tried on my K-5. Didn't know that before! It works! thanks man. -Steve

07-30-2013, 07:23 AM	#5
ronuser Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by strahl What happens if you press the "OK" button for about a second, doesn't this toggle between the two modes? Yes OK this works pretty well, not sure how I missed this. Thanks!

07-30-2013, 07:28 AM	#6
ronuser Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 32 Original Poster	Originally posted by thedollarbill I understand what you are getting there. Unfortunately I don't have a K-30, but from what I know of, I'm pretty sure you have to go back out of select focus mode. It'd probably be a better idea of getting the settings done first then selecting the points. I could be wrong on that, but that's as far as I know. -Steve So...apparently, holding the "OK" middle button toggles back to the back button/s mode/s. Make your switch, hit OK again. It might take a little bit to get used to but it works relatively faster than changing the focus modes with the info button.

07-30-2013, 09:17 AM	#7
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	Thanks for the info. Now I can start using select mode! I was trying to figure that out too.

07-30-2013, 10:53 AM	#8
SteveB Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.K. Posts: 685	OK button for 1 sec or reprogram the Raw/Fx button to toggle instantly.

08-01-2013, 10:41 AM	#9
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by SteveB OK button for 1 sec or reprogram the Raw/Fx button to toggle instantly. Yep. Whatever floats your boat. Since I always store a RAW image, I use my RAW/Fx as a depth of field preview button. While I use the center point for focus in many of my shots with slight recomposition, select focus is great when DOF is an issue.

08-21-2013, 06:38 PM	#10
kodai84 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 97	Great info, but isn't it quicker & easier to just use the center-point and recompose slightly?

08-21-2013, 07:24 PM	#11
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	Originally posted by kodai84 Great info, but isn't it quicker & easier to just use the center-point and recompose slightly? Some times, but not if you're using a tripod with the camera fixed on the compostion you want.

In the spot focus mode.....

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